Crossrail will be renamed the Elizabeth Line from 2018, it was confirmed today. The line, which will be purple on the TfL Underground Map, will be named after Queen Elizabeth II, who visited Bond Street station to mark the announcement … Continue reading →

Almost eight million British employees will resolve to leave their job in 2016, according to a new report. The survey, carried out by CV Library, found that one quarter of the current 31.2 million workers in the UK will make … Continue reading →

When you have a spare three minutes this video Crossrail have released is worth a watch its fascinating. www.youtube.com/watch?v=65ok77gPdXo&feature=youtu.be

Construction in central London has added billions of pounds to the UK economy, new research commissioned by some of the city’s most powerful property developers has revealed. According to the study by consultancy Deloitte, construction activity in 11 inner-London boroughs … Continue reading →

The route was revealed as TfL launched its third public consultation, with the organisation keen to get approval for the project next year. If the project is given the green light, construction could begin as early as 2020, with the … Continue reading →

The London Bridge redevelopment is one of the most complex projects undertaken by Network Rail. The fascinating video below documents Network Rail, Costain and specialist contractor Prater as they discuss challenges faced, 4D-modelling, off-site manufacturing and pioneering new construction methods, … Continue reading →

Demand for recruitment services has never been so great, with skilled workers in particular being highly sought after. This has placed increased pressure on recruitment agencies as companies compete to attract the top candidates. The good news, according to the … Continue reading →

Network Rail has set out the first stage of planning for Crossrail 2 after issuing a tender for a £60m consultancy contract. The rail operator is looking for a firm to undertake design and consultancy services for the ‘On Network’ … Continue reading →

Mayor Boris Johnson has set-up the Crossrail 2 Growth Commission to promote plans for the £20bn project. Business leaders are also backing the scheme and are calling on the Government to use the current Comprehensive Spending Review to provide the … Continue reading →

Your LinkedIn photo has the potential to make a prospective employer trust you. So, how do you secure this trust? Look a little happy. The emphasis is on ‘a little’ though. Research from New York University has discovered that people … Continue reading →

Almost half of all specialist contractors are struggling to recruit skilled workers, according to new data. The shortage of skilled labour is at its highest point for 14 years, according to a report ftom the National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC). … Continue reading →

Construction leaders have called on the incoming Conservative government to commit to a long-term infrastructure spending plan as the industry digests last night’s shock election result. Rob Oliver, chief executive of the Construction Equipment Association, said that the continuity offered … Continue reading →